1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 42 kg more than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Humber Sceptre | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
| Make | Humber | Hyundai |
| Model | Sceptre | Stellar |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
